Description
A heartwarming low-carb casserole combining the flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy cheeses and turkey bacon, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup (optional)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped pickles (optional topping)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, crumble, and set aside.
- Drain most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until browned.
- Mix in the cream cheese until melted, then combine with bacon and spread into a greased baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, mustard, and ketchup. Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef layer and top with the remaining cheeses.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve with pickles or parsley if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead and refrigerate overnight for convenience. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg